Advanced SAP IBP Demand Planning and Configuration

About this course

The "Advanced SAP IBP Configuration and Demand Planning" course offers a comprehensive journey into SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), focusing on advanced configuration and specialized techniques for demand planning. This course is meticulously designed for SAP professionals, supply chain analysts, and demand planners aiming to deepen their skills in IBP, particularly around demand forecasting and data-driven planning methodologies. Over the span of six in-depth modules, learners gain a practical and strategic understanding of IBP's robust capabilities for managing complex planning requirements in dynamic business environments.The course begins with an introduction to SAP IBP's interface, planning area configurations, and foundational setups crucial for establishing a unified and cohesive environment. In the first session, participants learn to create, configure, and navigate planning areas, building an essential structure that mirrors real-life business needs. Emphasis is placed on understanding and setting up key parameters, such as development, QA, and production environments, enabling learners to simulate workflows aligned with client requirements.Moving forward, participants explore IBP's model entities and delve into sample projects. They learn how to utilize pre-configured templates and replicate them in their environment for a seamless demand planning setup. This phase of the course provides a hands-on understanding of time profile configuration and the setup of dependencies necessary for a functioning planning environment. SAP’s best practices are introduced here, demonstrating how to leverage pre-built models and saving configuration time while maintaining a high level of customization.In the third session, the course introduces demand planning through practical examples tailored to retail and FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) sectors. Here, students begin to define forecast horizons, configure time profiles, and set master data attributes specifically for demand planning.

Course objectives

• Develop a practical understanding of SAP IBP capabilities
• Equip learners with skills to manage complex planning requirements
• Demonstrate best practices in leveraging pre-built IBP models